DuPage County Attorneys for Speeding-Related Truck Accidents

Lawyers for Victims Injured By Speeding Truck Drivers in Cook County and Kane County

Driving faster than the posted speed limit is an extremely
common and very dangerous driving habit. Speeding is a choice
that places not only the driver in danger but the vehicle's
passengers and those in other cars and trucks as well. Higher
speeds bring an increased chance of injury in the event of
a crash, and federal agencies estimate that about one in
three fatal
accidents nationwide involved at least one driver who
was speeding.

Speeding is an even bigger problem when the vehicle in question
is a large truck. A commercial tractor-trailer combination
can exceed 70 feet long and weigh in excess of 40 tons. The
momentum that a speeding truck generates is almost unimaginable,
and crashes can have catastrophic results. If you have been
injured in a speeding truck accident, the team at
Walsh, Knippen & Cetina, Chartered can help you seek
compensation.

Kane County Injury Attorneys You Can Trust

The personal injury
lawyers at our firm have more than 100 years of combined
legal experience. We have helped injured victims recover
millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts, including
many who were hurt in accidents with speeding trucks. Our
team understands the importance of acting quickly so that
important evidence can be preserved. We will review logs,
driver histories, maintenance records, and event data recorder
(EDR) information to find anything and everything that could
be used in building your case for recovery.

Determining Liability for a Speeding Truck Accident

There are many reasons that a truck driver may choose to exceed
the speed limit. In some situations, the driver may be distracted
or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In others, the
driver may believe that speeding is the only way to meet
unrealistic deadlines or bonus benchmarks set by a trucking
company or contractor.

The reason behind the speeding could affect which party or
parties may share in the liability for an accident. If a
driver, for example, was merely speeding to keep up with
the flow of traffic or because he or she was distracted by
a cell phone, the driver would probably assume most of the
responsibility for a crash. If, however, the driver's employer
offered cash bonuses for meeting otherwise impossible deadlines,
the employer might also share responsibility for any injuries.

At Walsh, Knippen & Cetina, Chartered, we understand that
truck accidents are often more complex than "regular" car
accidents. There are often several companies and their respective
insurance carriers involved, even if there was only one truck
in the accident. We will conduct a thorough investigation
of the crash so that we can identify all potentially liable
parties and work to hold them accountable.

Call 630-462-1980 Today

If you or someone you love has been injured by a speeding truck,
contact our office. Call 630-462-1980 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. There
are no upfront fees, and we only charge if you collect compensation.
Our firm serves victims and their families in Wheaton, DuPage
County, Kane County, Will County, Cook County, and the greater
Chicago area.